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A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade has pleaded not guilty to all 31 charges.
Paul Doyle, 53, entered not guilty pleas to nine counts of causing GBH with intent, two counts of wounding with intent, 18 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving and affray.
Merseyside Police previously confirmed that 134 people were hurt when a Ford Galaxy struck crowds who were leaving the Liverpool waterfront after the parade in May.
The charges relate to 29 victims between the ages of six months and 77 years.
Doyle was originally charged with seven offences, but at a hearing last month, a further 24 charges were added to the indictment.
The incident took place on Water Street in a packed city centre just after 6pm on May 26.
About a million people came out to celebrate Liverpool’s title win and watch an open-top bus parade featuring the team and its staff with the trophy.
Doyle, from the Croxteth area of Liverpool, appeared for the hearing by videolink from prison.
At one point during Thursday’s hearing, he appeared to be wiping away tears during legal discussions.
He was remanded in custody and is due to go on trial on 25 November.
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